Three names were voted upon by zoo guests during the month of April. Zoo staff selected the final names and visitors voted for their favorite using pocket change. The name that collected the most money was the winner.

Heinzman said the name Keeya is an African name that means “resembling a flower.” The other two final names were Mapenzi, which means “one who is dearly loved” and Hazina, which means “one who is treasured.”